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We’re just two blokes who love to cook on the open flame, so when it comes to homemade pizzas, we have pretty high standards. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s worth buying a pizza stone, then read on and discover... Continue reading

One of the things I first learnt about my husband is that he loves apricot jam. But not just any apricot jam, specifically his mother’s. You see, growing up, his mom had been the type to make homemade jams, jellies... Continue reading

If you’re an orchid fan and enjoy having these beauties in your home, you’re probably also guilty of being an un-intentional orchid-slayer. But because these flowers make for ideal gifts and are often the finishing touch in a home, it’s no... Continue reading

Mmm, pizza. Even the most staunch Banter will bend and break at the thought of this wonderful vehicle for cheese. Making it at home is all well and good, but with pre-heating the oven and cleaning up afterwards, it can be a lengthy... Continue reading

Low, slow cooking is where taste and time collide to create a dish that is a bolder, more flavour intense version of itself. Think of a hearty casserole, gently simmering away. Lifting the lid – a burst of aroma reaches up to greet... Continue reading

Not everyone rides the same wave at the same time. Some get on while it’s steep and others prefer to paddle in on the slower side. If you’re not yet on the juicing wave (maybe because you haven’t found a... Continue reading

We’ve all got one, that kitchen drawer stuffed to the brim with takeaway menus, paper napkins, maybe a light bulb and the odd screw driver (if you’re lucky). But finding what you’re looking for when you have five minutes to... Continue reading

A scoop of flour, levelled perfectly with the blade of a knife. Cautiously added droplets of vanilla extract. There’s no end to the level of precision you can add to your baking. The more meticulous you become with every step... Continue reading

Buying an appliance for a specific task is often a choice of time. You can make bread in a bread maker or you can mix and prep everything yourself, leave the dough to rise then punch it back down and... Continue reading

There are a myriad of powerful machines that all have their own unique way of whizzing fruit, veggies and grasses into liquid. The Oscar Juicer is one of the most popular amongst serious juice junkies for the high nutritional yield it promises... Continue reading